LEVEL 10 WC

Written Comprehension – Level 10

When texts are complex and contain varied, specialized or abstract vocabulary, level 10 readers can understand various documents in a general and often detailed manner, even if some elements are ambiguous. They can understand and summarize, for example, popular novels, research reports and briefs. They can also distinguish registers and understand the tone of a text as well as links expressing cause, intention, time and consequence.

Indicators

WC-L10-2 Follow most types of text without losing sight of the main theme, even if some of the content is unfamiliar or ambiguous
WC-L10-3 Recognize words and expressions from different registers
WC-L10-4 Recognize adjectives, adverbs and other words that convey tone (irony, humor, sarcasm, criticism)
WC-L10-6 Grasp the author’s intentions, some of which may be implicit
WC-L10-7 Summarize a text in a relevant manner
WC-L10-8 Distinguish the links of cause, intention, time and consequence, expressed by the most common subordinating words
WC-L10-9 Efficiently read different types of complex texts containing specialized vocabulary, for work or school